VALANDRA BETA READERS

Welcome to the secret beta reader team page! You are now part of an elite team of beta readers.

This is the Valandra Beta Reader's secret page. This page is invitation only. If you found this page by mistake, please refer to the main Valandra landing page. ​Thank you!

Valandra: The Dragon Blade Cycle (Book 2)

An ancient evil has been awakened!

Arianna De Amato gathers together an army to defend the twelve realms of Valandra from the deluge of evil which washes across them.

Racing to the Holy city of Sabolin, Arianna and her friends engage the black knight Ashram and the army of the dead. But during her battle, the traitorous mage, Zarine Xakandi, teleports Arianna to Mount Valoron where she is informed of a more urgent task. One which requires Arianna to enter the Nether realm, where she must seek the aid of the one they call the Outlier.

But the Outlier isn’t what he seems, and an ancient evil wasn’t the only thing that reawakened with his coming. The Dragons are beginning to awaken too.

Valandra is Tristan Vick's first foray into the realm of monsters and magic in the vein of Terry Brooks, Robert Jordan, and Brandon Sanderson!

Your Mission: Should You Choose to Accept It

Every author expects different things from his or her beta reader team. I'm going to keep my request simple. All I would like is for you to read the book and then, if possible, leave an Amazon.com review afterwards.

If you really want to help me, by all means report any nagging spelling errors, or other mistakes, by simply messaging me on Facebook or by email. My email is tvpikachu@gmail.com.​

File Downloads

​Download the one which best suits your needs. And happy reading! ​ (FYI: mobi for Kindle, ePub for Nook, Kobo, iBooks, etc., and PDF for computers and other e-readers).

What's a 'Beta Reader' Anyway?

A "beta reader" is a trusted position wherein the author shares with select readers (usually devoted fans) his unfinished work. The job of the beta reader is to read the unfinished (hence beta) version of a book and give positive feedback once finished. Note: There is no pressure or obligation to finish a book. Beta reading is a volunteer position whereby avid readers typically receive a free ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. A team of beta readers who help the author get reviews out on the day of release is sometimes called a "street team."

An ARC copy is an Advanced Reader Copy. ARC copies can be used for soliciting reviews or for handing out beta copies of the book. Professional publications, such as Kirkus review, or the Rolling Stones magazine, or even your local newspaper, all offer reviews in exchange for ARC copies. So there's nothing dodgy about the practice. It's time honored, tested and true in the the publishing industry.

Valandra: The Winds of Time Cycle (Book 1)

The Twelve Kingdoms of Valandra are under threat.

It has been thirty years since The Great War which left the realms of Valandra fractured and broken. Now, an ancient evil has awakened and the wraith knight Ashram has risen from the ashes to lead an army of the dead against the faltering realms.

Arianna De Amato witnessed her master's death at the hands of the diabolical Ashram. Acquiring the mystical sword, The Moon Blade, she gains the unique ability to guide and control the wind. Seeking revenge, Arianna hunts down those responsible for her master's death including who, or whatever, is responsible for resurrecting Ashram from the afterlife. But she can't do it alone. Enlisting the aid of her apprentice, Lisette Durante, in addition to a debonair thief named Leif Ericson, and a Dark Elf named Alegra Lockwiel, she embarks upon a harrowing quest which will test the limits of their friendship. But even with the help of her new friends, it still may not be enough to defeat Ashram and his army of the dead.

Valandra is Tristan Vick's first foray into the realm of monsters and magic in the vein of Terry Brooks, Robert Jordan, and Brandon Sanderson!

Please don't forget to review Valandra: The Winds of Time Cycle (Book 1)